05.05.2021
Info: Renewable Polymers, Plastics and Biocomposites: Renewable Materials Conference 2021
Program available! The conference will take place as an online event. More than 300 participants registered - 400 expected
Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled. There is a growing market demand for advanced and ready-to-use renewable material solutions with a low carbon footprint – that are fossil-free.
Highlight of the Year: Unique three days on chemicals, building-blocks, polymers, plastics and composites from biomass, CO2 and recycling. The best sustainable solutions from all renewable carbon feedstocks. The final program is online. Already more than 300 registered participants, 400 expected. 60 confirmed speakers and panellists.
A special focus of the conference is renewable polymers, plastics and biocomposites. In four sessions on the second and third day you will discover the latest developments in CO2- and bio-based polymers and plastics from market leaders such as Avantium (NL), Braskem (BR), Carbiolice (FR), Covestro (DE), FKur (DE), IFF (US) and Lignin Industries (SE). The nova-Institute will present the first peer-reviewed LCA on PEF.
On the third day, experts from the nova-Institute will give a market and trend overview of the entire field of renewable materials.
Particular progress and market establishment can also be found in the field of cellulose fibres and biocomposites. Here too, market leaders such as Amorim (PT), Bcomp (CH), HempFlax (NL), Lenzing (AT) and Stora Enso (SE) will present their latest innovations!
CO2- and Bio-Based Polymers |
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Christoph Gürtler Covestro (DE)  |
Brighter Use of Resources: New Applications for CO2 Chemistry – Foams, Fibres, Surface Active Ingredients |
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Erica Ording |
Pioneering Renewable Carbon Based Technology Abstract |
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Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute (DE) |
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of PEF in Comparison to PET |
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Christian Lenges IFF (US) |
Engineered Polysaccharides – Sustainable Material Innovation Abstract |
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Christopher Carrick Lignin Industries (SE) |
Transformation of Lignin, the Most Abundant Unused Biopolymer on Earth, Into a Renewable and Functional Biomaterial Abstract |
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Éverton Simões Van Dal Braskem (BR) |
Making Impact on Renewable Chemicals and Plastics |
Markets |
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Michael Carus & Team nova-Institute (DE) |
Market and Trends for Renewable Polymers – Bio-based, CO2 and Recycling, Biocomposites & Biodegradable Plastics
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| Michael Carus Raj Chinthapalli Pia Skoczinski Pauline Ruiz Asta Partanen Michael Carus Ángel Puente |
Introduction and Overview |
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Bio-based Plastics |
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Patrick Zimmermann FKuR Kunststoff (DE) |
Circular Economy: Raw Materials, Applications, End of Live – What Needs to be Considered to be Successful Abstract |
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Martin Zahel Papiertechnische Stiftung, PTS Heidenau (DE) |
Bio-based Hotmelt Adhesives for Paper and Cardboard Packaging Abstract |
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Clémentine Arnault Carbiolice (FR) |
EVANESTO® Innovative Enzymatic Master Batch Making PLA Fully Compostable in All Composting Conditions Abstract |
Cellulose & Natural Fibres and Biocomposites |
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Stephan Kulka Lenzing (AT) |
Cellulose Fibres – Natural Versatility Abstract |
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Cláudia Peixoto Amorim Cork Composites (PT) |
Cork Polymer Compounds Abstract |
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Matthew Smyth Stora Enso (SE) |
Combining Generative Design and 3D Printing to Enable Climate Smart Products with Biocomposites |
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Mark Reinders HempFlax Group (NL) |
Industrial Hemp a Crop for the Future |
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Régis Voillat Bcomp (CH) |
Sustainable and Lightweight Natural Fibre Solutions for the Future of Mobility Abstract |
The conference will help shaping the sustainable future of chemicals and materials and will provide new advantages and synergies by establishing a meeting point for numerous cross-sectoral networking opportunities. Participants from the industry will be able to greatly benefit from the first event of this format as it provides a platform for renewable strategies and a broad range of new prospects and materials solutions. It will be held as an online event, which offers unique networking possibilities to the participants with the help of an innovative conference software from Finland.
Sponsoring
nova-Institute (DE) would like to thank COVESTRO (DE) for sponsoring the innovation award "Renewable Material of the Year".
Neste (FI), UPM (FI) , SORONA (US) and SUGAR ENERGY (CN) will support the conference as Gold Sponsors, Alfa Laval (SE), FKuR (DE), MMAtwo (EU) and Renolit/Photanol (DE/NL) as Silver Sponsors and LanzaTech (US) as a Bronze Sponsor. Companies interested in our attractive sponsoring opportunities are invited to contact Guido Mueller, Key Account Manager.
The final program is available.
Register now to the online conference!
We are looking forward to seeing you at our online conference.
Your nova conference team